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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations

2012-13

Wrestling

Rules Changes

2012-2013

BY-LAW CHANGES

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

� Mandated for athletic practices and games

� Include responses to:

• weather-related emergencies

• serious illness/injury situations

• violence/terroristic incidents

� Solicit assistance from

• local law enforcement agencies

• first responder/rescue agencies

• medical personnel

E.A.P. PROCESS

� Formulate the plan carefully

� Practice the plan regularly

� Implement the plan precisely

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INSTITUTIONAL HEAT POLICY

� Applies to practices and voluntary workouts in all sports

• ratio of work to rest and hydration

• length of workout session

• cancellation of outdoor workouts

� Policy must be signed by coach & distributed to parents each season.

� All heat/humidity readings must be taken with a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature instrument.

� NOTE: WBGT “degrees” not same as thermometer

BY-LAW 2.67

WBGT GUIDELINES

Under 82 Normal activities – 3 rest/hydration breaks per hour in a “cool zone” (minimum: 3 minutes each)

82.0 – 86.9 Watch at-risk players – 3 rest breaks per hour in a “cool zone” (minimum: 4 minutes each)

87.0 – 89.9 Maximum practice time: 2 hoursFootball: helmets, shoulder pads, shorts only for practice; no protective equipment during conditioning drillsAll Sports: At least 4 rest breaks per hour in a “cool zone”(minimum: 4 minutes each)

90.0 – 92.0 Maximum practice time: 1 hourFootball: No protective equipment; No conditioning drillsAll Sports: 20 minutes of breaks in a “cool zone” distributed throughout the hour

Above 92.1 No outdoor workouts

COACHING ISSUES

� Community Coach may not coach same sport at two schools – even in same system

� Retired coaches (49%) do not have to do more than just coach to be head coach

� GHSA official and/or officiating assignor may not coach at GHSA school in same sport

MISCELLANEOUS

� No student may practice during the school day.

• School sets beginning/ending time

• Early release students may not practice during this time in the GHSA season for that sport

� Undue influence rule applies to student transferring to school whose coach coached player in an all-star game.

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NFHS Wrestling Rules

Each state high school association adopting theseNFHS wrestling rules is the sole and exclusive sourceof binding rules interpretations for contests involvingits member schools. Any person having questionsabout the interpretation of NFHS wrestling rulesshould contact the wrestling rules interpreterdesignated by his or her state high schoolassociation.

The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source ofmodel interpretations of NFHS wrestling rules. Staterules interpreters may contact the NFHS for modelwrestling rules interpretations. No other modelwrestling rules interpretations should be considered.

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

RULE CHANGE

Random Draw

Rules 1-2-2a, 1-3-4a, 4-5-3, 5-21-1

The random draw shall take place immediately preceding the weigh-ins.

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RULE CHANGE

Random Draw

Rule 4-5-3

Dual meet weigh-in shall proceed through the weight classes beginning with the random draw selected weight class, continue through the weight classes, wrap around the 106-pound weight class and end immediately upon the completion of the highest weight class in consecutive order.

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RULE CHANGE

Uniform

Rule 4-1-1a

Wrestlers must wear a one-piece singlet cut no lower in the back or front than the level of the armpits and under the arms no lower than one-half the distance between the armpit and the belt line (PlayPic A). If sufficient reason is determined by the referee, a tight-fitting, short-sleeved or sleeveless undershirt of a single, solid color unadorned with no more than one manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference may be worn under the one-piece singlet (PlayPic B).

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RULE CHANGE

Special Equipment

Rule 4-3-5 (NEW)

Sweatbands and headbands (PlayPic A) and bicep bands (PlayPic B) are illegal.

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RULE CHANGE

Near-Fall

Rule 5-11-2i

When an imminent or near-fall situation is stopped due to a defensive wrestler committing a technical violation, applying an illegal hold/maneuver, committing unnecessary roughness or unsportsmanlike act which cannot be corrected and requires the referee to stop the match (PlayPic A), the match is stopped. The referee then awards the near-fall points (PlayPic B) and the penalty points (PlayPic C).

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RULE CHANGE

Stalling

Rule 8-2, Penalty Chart

In the situation above, the defensive wrestler is penalized a third time for stalling (PlayPic A) and the opponent is awarded two points (PlayPic B). The offensive wrestler gets the choice at the next restart (PlayPic C).

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RULE CHANGE

Second Injury Time-Out

Rule 8-2-1h EXCEPTIONS (NEW)

If the second injury time-out is taken at the conclusion of the first 30-second tiebreaker period and the opponent already has the choice at the beginning of the second 30-second tiebreaker period, the opponent would then have the added choice at the first restart after the beginning of the second 30-second tiebreaker period.

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RULE CHANGE

Tournament Advancement

Rule 10-2-9 (NEW)

If two wrestlers, in the championship bracket simultaneously cannot continue the match due to both being disqualified for stalling or having their injury or blood time elapse, the wrestler who is leading on points at the time the match is terminated will continue in the consolation bracket. If the match is tied at the time of termination, neither wrestler will continue.

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Tournament Bracket Format

Rules 10-3-6 and 10-3-7

The committee revised the tournament bracket format. This rule change allows the tournament director more flexibility in conducting a smooth running competition that fits the unique needs of a particular tournament.



2012-13

Wrestling

Editorial Changes


EDITORIAL CHANGE

Escape

Rule 5-10

An escape is when the defensive wrestler gains a neutral position and the opponent has lost control, beyond reaction time, while all the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds.

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EDITORIAL CHANGE

Inbounds

Rule 5-15-1

Contestants are considered to be inbounds if all the supporting points of either wrestler are inside or on the boundary lines.

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EDITORIAL CHANGE

Inbounds

Rule 5-15-1

Contestants are considered to be inbounds if all the supporting points of either wrestler are inside or on the boundary lines.

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EDITORIAL CHANGE

Supporting Points

Rule 5-15-2

Supporting points are the parts of the body touching the wrestling area which bear the wrestler’s weight, other than those parts with which the wrestler is holding the opponent.

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EDITORIAL CHANGE

Inbounds

Rule 5-15-3

Wrestling shall continue as long as all the supporting points of either wrestler remain inbounds. If there is no action at the edge of the mat and one wrestler is out of bounds, the referee may stop the match.

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EDITORIAL CHANGE

Reversal

Rules 5-22-1, 5-22-2

In awarding a reversal at the edge of the mat, control must be established while all the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds or while the feet of the scoring contestant finish down on the mat inbounds .

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EDITORIAL CHANGE

Takedown

Rules 5-25-1, 5-25-3

It is a takedown when, from a neutral position, a wrestler gains control over the opponent down on the mat and all the supporting points of either wrestler are inbounds. When a majority of the defensive wrestler’s weight is borne on a hand(s), it is considered a supporting point(s).

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2012-13 NFHS Wrestling Editorial Changes

�1-1-2 Added additional rules references.

�1-2-2 Changed the words “dual-meet or team-formatted tournaments” to “team advancement tournaments.”

�1-2-3 Moved Article over from Representation.






�3-1-3 Added a clarification to the jurisdiction time of the referee from the NFHS Board of Directors.

�5-21-1 Clarified in the random draw that the weight class drawn first will be the odd match.

�5-24-2 Added to the rule that stalling shall be penalized in accordance with the Penalty Chart.

�7-6-2 Added to the rule that stalling shall be penalized in accordance with the Penalty Chart.

�8-2-7 Changed the word “controlled” to “stopped” to further clarify blood time.

�9-1-5 Added the words “two seconds” to further clarify the near-fall criteria in the rule.

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�Rule 10

Heading

Changed to “Individually Bracketed Tournaments.”

�Rule 11

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Changed to “Team Advancement Tournaments.”

�11-1-5 Added “Failure to appear” to better clarify the intent of the rule.

�Photo 11 Revised the text under the photo.



2012-13

Wrestling

Points of Emphasis

2012-13 NFHS

Wrestling Points of Emphasis

1. Concussion Recognition and Management-

2. Slams-

3. Wrestler Conduct-

4. Weigh-In Procedures-


POINT OF EMPHASIS

Concussion Recognition

and Management

Referees must use their best judgment when observing the signs, symptoms and behaviors of a possible concussion, but are not being asked to render what could be perceived to be a medical opinion. Referees, coaches and administrators must make all efforts to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion do not continue to participate.

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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations Concussion Recognition and

Management

� A concussion is a brain injury that results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function-

� A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull as a result of a blow to the head or body-

� Neither referees, nor coaches, are expected to “diagnose” a concussion, as that is the job of an appropriate health-care professional-

� Referees, coaches and administrators are being asked to make all efforts to ensure that concussed athletes do not continue to participate-

Concussion Recognition and

Management� The referee is not responsible for the evaluation or

management of the athlete after he/she is removed from competition-

� If an appropriate health-care professional on the mat determines that the athlete HAS NOT suffered a concussion, the athlete may return to competition-

� If there is no appropriate health-care professional available to evaluate the athlete, the athlete SHOULD NOT be allowed by the coach to return to competition-

� Athletes with continued concussion symptoms are at significant risk for recurrent, cumulative and even catastrophic consequences of a second concussive injury-

NFHS Suggested Guidelines for

Management of Concussion

See Appendix B

on page 84

of the 2012-13

NFHS Wrestling

Rules Book

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POINT OF EMPHASIS

Slams

Wrestlers must return opponents to the mat safely after a lift and must realize a slam may be called on wrestlers in the neutral, top or bottom position.

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POINT OF EMPHASIS

Wrestler Conduct

Coaches and referees must be at the forefront in promoting good sportsmanship, which includes eliminating profanity among the athletes.

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POINT OF EMPHASIS

Weigh-In Procedures

All wrestlers weighing in must meet the grooming standard, which requires the hair to meet certain length and abrasive standards. All competitors must meet this standard or wear an appropriate cover. This cover must be worn to the weigh-in for the referee’s approval and then removed prior to stepping on the scale.

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Weigh-In Procedures

�A competitor has a minimum and maximum weight that must be adhered to in order to compete at a particular weight class. �All competitors must be in the designated weigh-in area that is established by the meet administration at the prescribed time and shall not leave the weigh-in area unless granted permission by a meet administrator. �The wrestlers must weigh in when their weight class is called.

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2012-13

Wrestling

Rules Reminders



Rule 5-19-9

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Representation

Rule 1-4� Rule 1-4-2:

No wrestler shall represent the school in more than one weight class in any meet or compete in more than five matches (championship or consolation), including forfeits in any one day.

� Rule 1-4-3:

No contestant shall wrestle in two consecutive matches with less than a 45-minute rest between them. The conclusion time of each match shall be recorded.

� Rule 1-4-4:

A contestant shall not accept a forfeit in one weight class and compete in another class.

Team Benches

Rule 2-2

*Rule 2-2-1: For dual meets, all team personnel, includingcoaches, other than actual participating contestants shall berestricted to an area which is at least 10 feet from the edge ofthe mat and the scorer’s table, where facilities permit.

*Rule 2-2-2: During tournament competition, a maximum of twoteam personnel (coaches and/or non-participating contestants)will be permitted on chairs at the edge of the mat. It ispermissible to allow coaches on the corner of the mat in arestricted zone. In tournaments where coaches are permitted onthe corner of the mat, the restricted zone shall be defined byeither a contrasting line marked on the mat with paint or tape or acontrasting colored surface under the chairs. The restricted zoneshall be no closer than 5 feet to the edge of the circle. Coachesshall be seated at least 10 feet from the scorer’s table, wherefacilities permit.

Conduct of Coaches, Team

Personnel and Others

*Rule 7-5-2: Coaches and other team personnelare restricted to the bench/chairs while the clockis running and during normal out of bounds andresumption of wrestling. The coach may movetowards the mat only during a charged time-outor at the end of the match. (See Rule 2-2)

*Rule 7-5-3: Unsportsmanlike conduct – iscalled on coaches or other team personnel whoviolate the bench decorum rule. (See Rule 7-5-2)

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2012-13

Wrestling

Information

Due:

March 1, 2013

Must be submitted to your

state association office for

approval.

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Reminders/Contact Info

� NFHS Wrestling Rule Change Proposal Form Due• March 1, 2013

� 2013 NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee Meeting• April 8-10, 2013• Indianapolis, IN

� 2013 NFHS Wrestling Rules Online State

Interpreters Meeting• September 25, 2013 – 2:00 pm. (Eastern Standard Time)

� Contact Info:• Bob Colgate - [email protected]• Denis Tallini - [email protected]; 706 647-7473 x34

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